X to Markdown
Converts X content to markdown:
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Tweets/threads → Markdown with YAML front matter
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X Articles → Full content extraction
Script Directory
Scripts located in scripts/ subdirectory.
Path Resolution:
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SKILL_DIR = this SKILL.md's directory
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Script path = ${SKILL_DIR}/scripts/main.ts
Consent Requirement
Before any conversion, check and obtain consent.
Consent Flow
Step 1: Check consent file
macOS
cat ~/Library/Application\ Support/baoyu-skills/x-to-markdown/consent.json
Linux
cat ~/.local/share/baoyu-skills/x-to-markdown/consent.json
Step 2: If accepted: true and disclaimerVersion: "1.0" → print warning and proceed:
Warning: Using reverse-engineered X API. Accepted on: <acceptedAt>
Step 3: If missing or version mismatch → display disclaimer:
DISCLAIMER
This tool uses a reverse-engineered X API, NOT official.
Risks:
- May break if X changes API
- No guarantees or support
- Possible account restrictions
- Use at your own risk
Accept terms and continue?
Use AskUserQuestion with options: "Yes, I accept" | "No, I decline"
Step 4: On accept → create consent file:
{ "version": 1, "accepted": true, "acceptedAt": "<ISO timestamp>", "disclaimerVersion": "1.0" }
Step 5: On decline → output "User declined. Exiting." and stop.
Preferences (EXTEND.md)
Use Bash to check EXTEND.md existence (priority order):
Check project-level first
test -f .baoyu-skills/baoyu-danger-x-to-markdown/EXTEND.md && echo "project"
Then user-level (cross-platform: $HOME works on macOS/Linux/WSL)
test -f "$HOME/.baoyu-skills/baoyu-danger-x-to-markdown/EXTEND.md" && echo "user"
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┬───────────────────┐ │ Path │ Location │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┼───────────────────┤ │ .baoyu-skills/baoyu-danger-x-to-markdown/EXTEND.md │ Project directory │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┼───────────────────┤ │ $HOME/.baoyu-skills/baoyu-danger-x-to-markdown/EXTEND.md │ User home │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┴───────────────────┘
┌───────────┬───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Result │ Action │ ├───────────┼───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Found │ Read, parse, apply settings │ ├───────────┼───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Not found │ Use defaults │ └───────────┴───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
EXTEND.md Supports: Default output directory | Output format preferences
Usage
npx -y bun ${SKILL_DIR}/scripts/main.ts <url> npx -y bun ${SKILL_DIR}/scripts/main.ts <url> -o output.md npx -y bun ${SKILL_DIR}/scripts/main.ts <url> --json
Options
Option Description
<url>
Tweet or article URL
-o <path>
Output path
--json
JSON output
--login
Refresh cookies only
Supported URLs
Output
url: https://x.com/user/status/123 author: "Name (@user)" tweet_count: 3
Content...
File structure: x-to-markdown/{username}/{tweet-id}.md
Authentication
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Environment variables (preferred): X_AUTH_TOKEN , X_CT0
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Chrome login (fallback): Auto-opens Chrome, caches cookies locally
Extension Support
Custom configurations via EXTEND.md. See Preferences section for paths and supported options.